As of December 1, 2024, the Philippines has 12,284 hardware stores, reflecting a 5.32% increase compared to 2023. Of these, 11,484 stores (93.49%) are single-owner operations, while 800 stores (6.51%) belong to larger brands. The top three regions with the highest number of hardware stores are Metro Manila with 2,610 stores, Central Luzon with 2,080 stores, and the Davao Region with 766 stores. The average age of hardware stores in the Philippines is approximately 3 years and 6 months.